'Blown away' by Yanks, McCann arrives in Bronx

Summary of 5 articles · Updated Dec 5, 2013

McCann is fully aware of that legacy in the Bronx. The New York Yankees introduced Brian McCann on Thursday as their next catcher in the Bronx. Next stop? Cooperstown. At a news conference attended by owner Hal Steinbrenner and McCann's family, McCann spo… (more)ke for the first time about his new five-year, $85 million contract that includes a $15 million vesting option and a no-trade clause. "To say this one of the best days of my life would be an understatement," McCann said after donning a No. 34 uniform jersey. After three straight seasons with championships, two of them of the World Series variety, they had lost their captain and finished a season in fourth place and in need of run production, a catcher and starting pitching.

Brian McCann and eight other players who shaved so they could join the Yankees

Brian McCann, the New York Yankees' new $85 million man, was officially introduced to the pinstriped-loving world on Thursday, calling it one of the best days of his life. It was also one of the most hairless days of his life. McCann, the former Atlanta…